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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,624.02, 292,044.72 and 116,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,624.02, 292,044.72 and 116,139.60 is: 160,274.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,624.02 : 292,044.72 = 116,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,624.02/292,044.72 = 116,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,624.02x = 292,044.72 × 116,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,624.02x = 33,917,956,962.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,917,956,962.91/211,624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,274.61

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